Tag: BRICS

Saturday, August 26th 2023 - 16:44 UTC
Main opposition candidates against Argentina joining BRICS

Libertarian Congressman and Presidential candidate Javier Milei Thursday rejected Argentina joining the BRICS on the ground that “I will not promote a deal with Communists.”
Thursday, August 24th 2023 - 11:46 UTC
Argentina is invited to join BRICS along with six other countries

The BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced its plan to expand its membership by adding six new countries, including Argentina. The decision was revealed during a press conference jointly conducted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and leaders from the existing BRICS nations.
Thursday, August 24th 2023 - 04:01 UTC
Agreement reached on principles for adding members to BRICS

A document outlining the guidelines for the addition of new members to the BRICS bloc was signed Wednesday in Johannesburg during the group's XV Summit, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor announced. Over 20 countries have expressed their interest in joining the alliance, which could entail significant changes in the current world order.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 08:37 UTC
Argentine President not attending BRICS Summit

Argentine President Alberto Fernández called off his trip to Johannesburg after learning that his country would not be -at least for now- joining the BRICS (a trade bloc made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) during the ongoing XV Summit, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 - 10:33 UTC
BRICS summit in South Africa has to decide on the access of new members

This week Johannesburg is hosting the 15th summit of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) when a historic decision is expected, reconfiguring the group with the access of new country members.
Monday, August 21st 2023 - 10:37 UTC
Cuban leader reaffirms support for Angola

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel ratified this weekend during an official trip to Luanda his country's support to the Angolan government, it was reported.
Saturday, August 19th 2023 - 09:52 UTC
Russia and Bolivia deepen nuclear alliance

Following talks in Moscow involving local, Venezuelan, and Bolivian military chiefs this week, the first Russian nuclear reactor vessel has arrived in La Paz, it was reported. The Aug. 16 gathering took place after Bolivia signed a “preventive and corrective maintenance” agreement with Iran for the use of drones in border control activities.
Thursday, August 3rd 2023 - 10:35 UTC
Lula supports several countries joining BRICS, “if they comply with our rules”

Brazilian President Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that he supports more countries joining the BRICS group of large developing nations, (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) when the group holds its summit in Johannesburg from Aug. 22 to 24.
Thursday, August 3rd 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Saudi Arabia in talks to join the BRICS bank, probably in this month's summit in South Africa

The New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the “BRICS bank,” is in talks with Saudi Arabia on admitting Riyahd as its ninth member, which would strengthen the NDB's funding options amid the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to media reports.
Wednesday, July 19th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
South Africa will not arrest Putin when he joins BRICS summit in Johannesburg

Any attempt to arrest Vladimir Putin when he visits South Africa would be a declaration of war against Russia, the country's president has said. Cyril Ramaphosa made the warning with weeks to go before the international meeting of BRICS, happens in Johannesburg, to which the Russian president is invited.